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Regional Solutions Office Governor Kate Brown

Eastern Oregon Regional Solutions Center Eastern Oregon University

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Greater Eastern Oregon Regional Solutions Advisory Committee Meeting

Representing Wheeler, Gilliam, Morrow, Umatilla, Grant, Harney, and Malheur Counties

Thursday, July 12, 2018 10:00 am- 12:00 pm

Grant County Regional Airport

Conference Room 72000 Airport Road

John Day, OR

Call-in is available at: 877-411-9748, participant code: 1220301 #

10:00 am Welcome and introductions – Cam Preus, Convener 10:05 am Approval of minutes 10:08 am Public Comment - all 10:10 am Review spreadsheet and matrix for all applications 10:30 am Discussion of applications and scoring matrix; public comment 11:45 am Finalization of prioritization for Grant & Loan Review Committee 12:00 pm Adjourn The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. To request an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities, please make requests at least 48 hours before the meeting to Lisa Howard at 503-378-6502 or [email protected], or by TTY: Oregon Relay Services at 1-800-735-2900.

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Greater Eastern Oregon Regional Solutions Advisory Committee Meeting

Representing Wheeler, Gilliam, Morrow, Umatilla, Grant, Harney, and Malheur Counties

Friday, June 8, 2018 10:00 am- 12:00 pm

Port of Morrow

Riverfront Center Sand Hollow Room

2 Marine Drive Boardman, OR

Minutes of the Meeting

10:00 am Welcome and introductions – Cam Preus, Convener Cam Preus called the meeting to order and welcomed new committee member Bill Tovey from the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation to the committee. Then everyone went around and provided introductions both on the phone and in person. Steve Shaffer then moved to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Peter Mitchell seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. 10:05 am Public Comment - all There was no public testimony. 10:06 am Discuss criteria for Regional Infrastructure Fund responses Courtney Warner Crowell, Regional Solutions Coordinator, reviewed the criteria for the Regional Infrastructure Fund applications and explained the process that the advisory committee will go through at today’s meeting and at the July meeting. Courtney then explained the process that the Regional Solutions team went through to develop the scoring on the matrix’s that were provided to the advisory committee members and feedback that the Governor’s office has received from legislators about the program and the type of projects they are looking for from the regions. 10:15 am Regional Infrastructure Fund applicant presentations (5 min presentation, 5 min Q&A) Each of the nine projects presented for 5 min each followed by 5 minutes of Q&A by the committee. This was the line-up for the presentations.

10:15 am-City of Pendleton




10:25 am- City of Umatilla

10:35 am- City of Arlington

10:45 am- Port of Morrow

10:55 am- City of Hines

11:05 am- City of Condon

11:15 am- City of Hermiston

11:25 am- Grant County

11:35 am- City of Milton-Freewater

• Public Comment- there was no public comment 11:45 am Discussion of applications and scoring matrix The committee had a brief discussion of the applications and the additional information that the staff agreed to put together for the next meeting in July where the committee will be making their priority recommendations. Steve Shaffer underscored the importance to the committee members to talk with legislators about the amount of time and energy that is put into these applications and decision making and how frustrated the committee members and local leaders are with the lack of decision-making from the local level and the small amount of money that is allocated to this funding source. 12:00 pm Cam Preus adjourned the meeting.




Meeting Attendance

Advisory Committee Members in Attendance Pete Runnels, Harney County Judge Melissa Lindsay, Morrow County Commissioner Rick Minster, Grant County Don Rice, Greenwood Resources Bill Tovey, CTUIR Peter Mitchell, Port of Arlington Cam Preus, BMCC Steve Shaffer, Gilliam County Judge Bob Levy, Windy River Farms Fred Flippence, Harney Electric Co-Op Tim Mabry, Oregon Community Foundation Regional Solutions Team Members Courtney Warner Crowell, Governor’s Office Linda Hayes-Gorman- DEQ Melisa Drugge, Business Oregon Shanna Bailey, Business Oregon Scott Fairley, Business Oregon Visitors Peggy Lynch, League of Women Voters Tamra Mabbot, City of Umatilla Russ Pelleberg, City of Umatilla Robb Corbett, City of Pendleton Steve Chrisman, City of Pendleton Miff Devin, Port of Morrow Kathryn Greiner, City of Condon Judy Erwin, City of Hines Haley Walker, Grant County Airport Kevin, Grant County Airport Mike Watkins, City of Milton-Freewater Laurel Sweeney, City of Milton-Freewater Ned Morris, with City of Milton-Freewater folks

Greater Eastern Priorities Adopted October 11, 2017

The following priorities are all related and implementation of each is required to advance the regional economy. Workforce housing

Increase housing availability across types and values and address housing infrastructure needs. Workforce availability

Increase regional workforce availability to meet current and future industry needs. Support for current and emerging businesses

Support for traded sector, small business, and entrepreneurial job growth and retention. Natural resources utilization

Support forestry, agriculture, mining, and recreation sectors. Water management and development

Secure agricultural, industrial, and municipal water supply. Competitive Communities

Access to community amenities (bike/ped facilities, broadband, and other amenities) to attract growth, development, and workforce.

Infrastructure for marketable industrial lands

Increase availability of sewer, water, roads, and other investments to be competitive in attracting business development opportunities.

Metro Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) Submission Summary (2017)

Project Name and Description Funding RequestRegional Solutions Priorities Community Support

Project Readiness/Timeliness

Job Retention/Creation Other Potential Resources

City of Pendleton- UAS Test Range Hangar $200,000 to $300,000

1. Support for current and emerging business, 2. Infrastructure for industrial land

Letters from: Umatilla County, A3 by Airbus, Senators Wyden and Merkley

Ready to proceedDirect jobs could be

created

Currently in Level 2 of EDA funding process for $3 million grant. SPWF could provide loan to city. Since the advisory committee meeting, the City has begun the process of applying for SPWF funds for another component of the UAS Test Range that is separate from this project.

City of Umatilla- Class A Water Filter System for Irrigaton

$100,000 to $400,000

1. Water management and development, 2. Infrastructure for industrial lands

Letters from: City of Umatilla, Port of Umatilla, Oregon Water Coalition

Ready to proceed pending an Army Corps of Engineers permit

Unclear that this would directly create

any jobs

Number of water infrastructure loan options through Business Oregon and DEQ. Oregon Water Resources Department also has grant opportunities.

City of Arlington- Airport runway paving $100,000

1. Support for current and emerging business, 2. Infrastructure for industrial land, 3. Competitive Communities

Letters from: Institu, Waste Management, Gilliam County

The project is ready to proceed with planning work

Unable to verify if job numbers included in application are direct

or aspirational

Best source of funding is Connect Oregon, however, that funding won't be available for a few years. They could apply for SPWF through Business Oregon as well.

Port of Morrow- Artificial Recharge Project $200,000 Project is ready to proceed and has all the necessary permits

Application does not include a number of

direct jobs created or retained

Number of water infrastructure loan options through Business Oregon and DEQ. Oregon Water Resources Department also has grant opportunities.

Metro Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) Submission Summary (2017)

Project Name and Description Funding RequestRegional Solutions Priorities Community Support

Project Readiness/Timeliness

Job Retention/Creation Other Potential Resources

City of Hines- SMP Lift Station Replacement $150,000 to $200,000

1. Support for current and emerging business, 2. Infrastructure for industrial land

Letters from: Harney County Economic Development, Harney County, City of Burns

Project is ready to proceed Jobs could be

retained- waiting on verification

Could be funded with loans through the state and federal funding sources.

City of Condon- Carrier neutral communication shelter $100,000 1. Competitive Communities

Letters from: Condon Chamber of Commerce, Pioneer Community Development Corporation, Columbia Basin Co-Op

Project is ready to proceed Application claims the project would create

2 direct jobsCould be funded through state loans.

City of Hermiston- Water Storage Expansion$224,000 - said they could take $200,000

1. Workforce Housing, 2. Workforce availability, 3. Support for current and emerging business, 4. Water management and development, 5. Competitive Communities

Letters from: Columbia Development Authority, Hermiston Chamber, Lamb Weston

Project is ready to proceed

Would create jobs and retain, however unable to verify the

exact number

Project is already getting state loans through Business Oregon for this project. They have been awarded the full project amount.

Grant County- Airport apron reconstruction and fuel relocation

$405,812- said they could ask Grant County for loan if they get a lower amount

1. Competitive Communities

Letters from: Hangar owner, Grant County, CO Fire

Project is ready to proceed Would not create

direct jobs

Best source of funding is Connect Oregon, however, that funding won't be available for a few years. A portion of the project could be eligible for SPWF.

City of Milton-Freewater- Wine Production Facility $200,000 to $1,000,000

1. Support for current and emerging business, 2. Natural Resource utilization, 3. Competitive Communities

Letters from: Sen. Bill Hansell and Rep. Greg Smith, Willamette Valley Vineyards

Unclear what permits would be needed, would be done during planning phase

Direct jobs through facility and through the wine industry

It's possible that they could apply for SPWF, but they would have to own and operate the facility for the life of the loan. City has indicated that while they are supportive assisting in getting this project off the ground, they don't want to be in the wine industry.

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Regional Infrastructure Fund Application EVALUATION CRITERIA SCORING MATRIX

Each RS Team should complete only one Scoring Matrix per application within their region.

Applicant (Sec A): Region Name:

Project Name (Sec D): Min-Max Funds Requested (Qu 3):

Eligible projects receiving the highest ranking are those that address regional priorities, are ready to proceed immediately, technically and financially feasible, cost-efficient, not better suited for other state funding, have strong community support, and have project management capacity.

Scoring Key: N = Not Qualified, A = Acceptable, S = Strong, O = Outstanding

Detail N A S O

Sec A. The applicant is an eligible entity. (Eligible entity is local government, e.g., city or county authority, entity organized under state statute or city or county charter, council of government, port, or public school. Note: Other entities may receive funds as a final beneficiary, but a local government sponsor must be the applicant. If not eligible, do not complete the remainder of the evaluation. RDO should immediately contact the applicant regarding reason for ineligibility. If deadline has not passed, they may submit a revised application.)

Pg 3. The project addresses one or more adopted Regional Solutions priorities.

Qu 1. The project is consistent with the Department’s strategic plan priorities.

$ _______________ to $ _______________

City of Pendleton Greater EasternUAS Test Range Hangar

200,000 300,000

Notes / Justification: The city of Pendleton is the applicant which is an eligible entity.

Notes / Justification: The applicant chose 3 regional priorities which the team agreed upon. The team made a decision that 1 priority = A, 2-3 = S and more than 4 = O.


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Detail N A S O

Qu 2. The project helps meet the sustainable community objectives as noted in ORS 184.423(2).

Sec E-F. The need for the project is clearly identified and it is clear how the project would address the identified need.

Qu 4. The project has demonstrated community support and letters of support were included with the application.

Qu 6. The project results in the retention / creation of long-term jobs in the region directly impacted by the project, and/or the project removes impediments to job retention / creation in the same region. (If the project advances to the Grant & Loan Review Committee, supplemental information may be requested for this section.)

Sec G / Qu 7 / Sec K. The project is ready to proceed and the entity has identified all applicable and required permits within the project schedule.

$ _______________ to $ _______________

City of Pendleton Greater EasternUAS Test Range Hangar 200,000 300,000

Notes / Justification: The team made a decision that if any of the sustainable community objectives were selected and we agreed with them, the project would get an A.

Notes / Justification: The need is clearly identified and represents and exciting opportunity for the region to expand an innovative and growing industry.

Notes / Justification: The project has significant community support and shows the leverage opportunities from federal funds.

Notes / Justification: The project represents an opportunity for direct job creation from new companies leasing space at the Pendleton airport.

Notes / Justification: Permits are pending but it appears the project is ready to proceed.

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Detail N A S O

Sec H. The RIF is the best source of State of Oregon funding for the project.

Sec I. The entity has committed funding contributions from other public, private, or philanthropic resources, to help complete the project.

Qu 8-11. The project has a sustainable business plan and does not require or rely upon continuing subsidies from the Department for ongoing operations.

Overall Evaluation

Not Qualified Acceptable Strong Outstanding

$ _______________ to $ _______________

City of Pendleton Greater EasternUAS Test Range Hangar 200,000 300,000

Notes / Justification: While Business Oregon may have some funding opportunities for this project, this project represents a good use of leverage of other state funds in the past and future federal funding.

Notes / Justification: Level 2 of EDA funding process is a very good spot for the applicant to be.

Comments: The ongoing cost of operations would be covered by lease holders of which many companies are interested.

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Detail N A S O




$ _______________ to $ _______________

City of Umatilla Greater EasternClass A Water Filter System for Irrigation

100,000 400,000

Notes / Justification: The City of Umatilla is the applicant which is an eligible applicant.

Notes / Justification: The applicant selected 2 of the regional priorities which the team agreed with. The team made a decision that 1 priority = A, 2-3 = S and more than 4 = O.

Notes / Justification: The applicant chose 2 of the strategic plan priorities of which the team agreed with 1 of them. The team made a decision that 1 priority = A, 2-3 = S and more than 4 = O.

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Detail N A S O






$ _______________ to $ _______________

City of Umatilla Greater EasternClass A Water Filter System for Irrigation 100,000 400,000


Notes / Justification: The project was clear in explaining the need.

Notes / Justification: The project includes 4 letters of support, however, there are no private companies that were included.

Notes / Justification: It is unclear that this project would directly create any jobs.

Notes / Justification: The project appears ready to proceed pending an Army Corps of Engineers permit.

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Detail N A S O




Overall Evaluation


$ _______________ to $ _______________

City of Umatilla Greater EasternClass A Water Filter System for Irrigation 100,000 400,000

Notes / Justification: There are a number of other water infrastructure loan options through Business Oregon and DEQ and Water Resources Department also has grant opportunities.

Notes / Justification: They have funding committed from other resources.

Comments: The city would take on the ongoing operations of the project.

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Detail N A S O




$ _______________ to $ _______________

City of Arlington Greater Eastern OregonRunway 6-24 Engineering for Paving and Parking Apron

- Phase 1 100,000 100,000

Notes / Justification: The applicant is the City of Arlington which is an acceptable applicant.

Notes / Justification: The City selected 3 regional priorities which the team agreed with. The team made a decision that 1 priority = A, 2-3 = S and more than 4 = O.

Notes / Justification: The city selected all 5 strategic plan priorities which the team agreed with 3. The team made a decision that 1 priority = A, 2-3 = S and more than 4 = O.

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Detail N A S O






$ _______________ to $ _______________

City of Arlington Greater Eastern OregonRunway 6-24 Engineering for Paving and Parking Apron - Phase 1 100,000 100,000


Notes / Justification: The project clearly identifies the need and how this planning work would help get to the goal.

Notes / Justification: The applicant has multiple letters of support including from private businesses.

Notes / Justification: The applicant claims that 45 direct and 500 jobs retained, however, the team is unable to verify if this is accurate or aspirational.

Notes / Justification: The project is ready to proceed with planning work.

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Detail N A S O




Overall Evaluation


$ _______________ to $ _______________

City of Arlington Greater Eastern OregonRunway 6-24 Engineering for Paving and Parking Apron - Phase 1 100,000 100,000

Notes / Justification: The best source of funding for this project would actually be the Connect Oregon project, however, given that Connect Oregon is already committed for the next few years.

Notes / Justification: They have $15,000 committed from Port of Arlington.

Comments: City of Arlington would pay for the ongoing operations. This project would be a one and one planning project.

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Detail N A S O




$ _______________ to $ _______________

Port of Morrow Greater Eastern OregonPort of Morrow Artificial Recharge Project

200,000 200,000

Notes / Justification: The Port of Morrow is the applicant which is an acceptable entity.

Notes / Justification: The team made a decision that 1 priority = A, 2-3 = S and more than 4 = O.

Notes / Justification: The applicant chose 2 of the strategic plans which the team agreed upon. The team made a decision that 1 priority = A, 2-3 = S and more than 4 = O.

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Detail N A S O






$ _______________ to $ _______________

Port of Morrow Greater Eastern OregonPort of Morrow Artificial Recharge Project 200,000 200,000


Notes / Justification: The need is clearly identified.

Notes / Justification: The applicant did not include any letters of support in the application.

Notes / Justification: The application does not include a number of direct jobs to be created or retained, however, there is significant job growth occurring at the Port of Morrow so it is likely this would help with growth.

Notes / Justification: The project has all the necessary permits and is ready to proceed.

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Detail N A S O




Overall Evaluation


$ _______________ to $ _______________

Port of Morrow Greater Eastern OregonPort of Morrow Artificial Recharge Project 200,000 200,000

Notes / Justification: There are a number of other water infrastructure loan options through Business Oregon and DEQ and Water Resources Department also has grant opportunities.

Notes / Justification: The project has committed funding from the Port of Morrow.

Comments: The ongoing operations will be covered by the Port of Morrow.

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Detail N A S O




$ _______________ to $ _______________

City of Hines Greater Eastern OregonHines SMP Lift Station Replacement

150,000 200,000

Notes / Justification: The City of Hines is the applicant which is an eligible entity.

Notes / Justification: The applicant chose 2 of the regional priorities which the team agreed with. The team made a decision that 1 priority = A, 2-3 = S and more than 4 = O.

Notes / Justification: The applicant chose 2 of the strategic plan priorities which the team agreed with. The team made a decision that 1 priority = A, 2-3 = S and more than 4 = O.

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Detail N A S O






$ _______________ to $ _______________

City of Hines Greater Eastern OregonHines SMP Lift Station Replacement 150,000 200,000


Notes / Justification: The need for the project is clearly identified, however, this is the type of infrastructure investment that many other communities are in need of and are funding through loans.

Notes / Justification: The application includes letters of support however, no private businesses included letters.

Notes / Justification: The applicant is working to get verification on the number of jobs retained by this project.

Notes / Justification: The project appears ready to proceed.

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Detail N A S O




Overall Evaluation


$ _______________ to $ _______________

City of Hines Greater Eastern OregonHines SMP Lift Station Replacement 150,000 200,000

Notes / Justification: This project could be funded w/ loans through other state & federal funding sources, however, the City has already taken out multiple loans on infrastructure and grant sources would be helpful.

Notes / Justification: The city has no other committed funding sources.

Comments: The city would take over ongoing operations costs through sewer fund.

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Detail N A S O




$ _______________ to $ _______________

City of Condon Greater Eastern OregonCarrier Neutral Communication Shelter - Fiber

100,000 100,000

Notes / Justification: City of Condon is applicant which is an acceptable entity.

Notes / Justification: The applicant selected Competitive Communities which is a regional priority. The team made a decision that 1 priority = A, 2-3 = S and more than 4 = O.

Notes / Justification: The applicant selected cultivate rural economic stability which the team agreed with. The team made a decision that 1 priority = A, 2-3 = S and more than 4 = O.

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$ _______________ to $ _______________

City of Condon Greater Eastern OregonCarrier Neutral Communication Shelter - Fiber 100,000 100,000


Notes / Justification: The applicant demonstrates that the community has already invested heavily in this project and the carrier shelter would be another step forward in this project.

Notes / Justification: The project has four letters of support attached including private businesses that need high speed internet.

Notes / Justification: The applicant claims that the project would create two direct jobs.

Notes / Justification: It appears that the project is ready to proceed.

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Overall Evaluation


$ _______________ to $ _______________

City of Condon Greater Eastern OregonCarrier Neutral Communication Shelter - Fiber 100,000 100,000

Notes / Justification: The city of Condon would own the building, thus they would qualify for other state loan funding options.

Notes / Justification: The applicant has significant match from the City of Condon reserves for this project and would only need $100,000 to complete the project.

Comments: The applicant will receive funding from customers leasing the building and reserves. We feel this scores well on the reserves portion but no detail on timing of when and how many customers would use facility.

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$ _______________ to $ _______________

City of Hermiston Greater Eastern North Hermiston Water Storage Expansion

224,000 224,000

Notes / Justification: The City of Hermiston is the applicant which is an acceptable entity.


Notes / Justification: The applicant chose 3 strategic plan priorities and the team agreed upon 2 of those. The team made a decision that 1 priority = A, 2-3 = S and more than 4 = O.

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$ _______________ to $ _______________

City of Hermiston Greater Eastern North Hermiston Water Storage Expansion 224,000 224,000


Notes / Justification: The need for the project is clear and understandable.

Notes / Justification: The project has 3 letters of support with private sector companies supporting the project.

Notes / Justification: The project would create jobs and retain, however, the team is unable to verify if 1,411 jobs direct (non-construction) jobs would be created.


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Overall Evaluation


$ _______________ to $ _______________

City of Hermiston Greater Eastern North Hermiston Water Storage Expansion 224,000 224,000

Notes / Justification: This project could be funding by Business Oregon loan funds.

Notes / Justification: It appears that the applicant has committed funds through the city of Hermiston and Umatilla County.

Comments: New water rate payers would provide ongoing operations and maintenance.

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$ _______________ to $ _______________

Grant County Greater Eastern OregonApron Reconstruction and Fuel Farm Relocation

405,812 405,812

Notes / Justification: Grant County is the applicant which is an eligible entity.

Notes / Justification: The applicant chose 1 regional priority which the team agreed with. The team made a decision that 1 priority = A, 2-3 = S and more than 4 = O.

Notes / Justification: The applicant chose 4 strategic plan priorities in which the team agreed with 2. The team made a decision that 1 priority = A, 2-3 = S and more than 4 = O.

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$ _______________ to $ _______________

Grant County Greater Eastern OregonApron Reconstruction and Fuel Farm Relocation 405,812 405,812

Notes / Justification: The team made a decision that if any of the sustainable community objectives were selected and we agreed with them, the project would get an A

Notes / Justification: The need for the project is clear, however, the project is not scalable and therefore could not take reduced funding.

Notes / Justification: There are multiple letters of support including from private industry.

Notes / Justification: The project would not create or retain any jobs.


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Overall Evaluation


$ _______________ to $ _______________

Grant County Greater Eastern OregonApron Reconstruction and Fuel Farm Relocation 405,812 405,812

Notes / Justification: The best source of funding would actually be the Connect Oregon project, however, given that Connect Oregon is already committed for the next few years. Additionally, this is not a phased project.

Notes / Justification: The applicant already has committed state funding from COAR and is submitting an FAA application.

Comments: The airport operating budget would be responsible for ongoing operations.

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Detail N A S O




$ _______________ to $ _______________

City of Milton-Freewater Greater EasternWine Production Facility

200,000 1,000,000

Notes / Justification: The City of Milton-Freewater is the applicant which is an eligible entity.

Notes / Justification: The applicant selected 5 regional priorities which the team agreed upon 3 of them. The team made a decision that 1 priority = A, 2-3 = S and more than 4 = O.

Notes / Justification: The applicant selected 3 strategic plan priorities of which the team agreed with. The team made a decision that 1 priority = A, 2-3 = S and more than 4 = O.

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$ _______________ to $ _______________

City of Milton-Freewater Greater EasternWine Production Facility 200,000 1,000,000


Notes / Justification: The need for the project was very clear and it provides an exciting opportunity for an entire industry and region.

Notes / Justification: The project has letters from support from legislators and private industry.

Notes / Justification: The project would create direct job creation through this new facility as well as within the wine industry.

Notes / Justification: It is unclear what the land use and other permitting agencies would require. Much of this would be done during the planning phase of the project.

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Overall Evaluation


$ _______________ to $ _______________

City of Milton-Freewater Greater EasternWine Production Facility 200,000 1,000,000

Notes / Justification: There is no other state of Oregon funding that would fit this project so the RIF would appear to be the best source of funding.

Notes / Justification: The applicant has disclosed a number of other potential sources of funding but the only committed match is $10,000 from the City.

Comments: Once the project is complete the revenues of the facility would pay for ongoing operations.

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